Preseason Game 2: Texans vs. Broncos

August 22, 2015 10:06 PM

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Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien talks to his players during a time out in the second quarter of an NFL pre-season football game against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien talks to his players during a time out in the second quarter of an NFL pre-season football game against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in ... more

Houston Texans tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz (87) dives forward as he is hit by Denver Broncos middle linebacker Steven Johnson (53) during the second quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz (87) dives forward as he is hit by Denver Broncos middle linebacker Steven Johnson (53) during the second quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on ... more

Houston Texans running back Jonathan Grimes (41) runs for a first down as he is hit by Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (56) during the second quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans running back Jonathan Grimes (41) runs for a first down as he is hit by Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (56) during the second quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) throws a pass against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) throws a pass against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) throws a pass to Houston Texans running back Jonathan Grimes (41) against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) throws a pass to Houston Texans running back Jonathan Grimes (41) against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) drops back to pass against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) drops back to pass against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive tackle Sylvester Williams (92) during the second quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) throws a pass against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) throws a pass against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett ... more

Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) is stopped by Houston Texans defensive end Jared Crick (93) and outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) is stopped by Houston Texans defensive end Jared Crick (93) and outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football ... more

Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) breaks up a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on ... more

Houston Texans cheerleaders perform during the second quarter of an NFL pre-season football game against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans cheerleaders perform during the second quarter of an NFL pre-season football game against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston ... more

Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) on the sideline during the second quarter of an NFL preseason game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) on the sideline during the second quarter of an NFL preseason game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) walks back to the sideline during the second quarter of an NFL preseason game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) walks back to the sideline during the second quarter of an NFL preseason game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ... more

Houston Texans defensive end Brandon Deaderick (61) tries to bat at the ball as Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) passes it during the second quarter of an NFL preseason game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans defensive end Brandon Deaderick (61) tries to bat at the ball as Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) passes it during the second quarter of an NFL preseason game at NRG Stadium on ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage (3) is hit by Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (56) as he throws a pass to Texans running back Chris Polk (22) during the third quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage (3) is hit by Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (56) as he throws a pass to Texans running back Chris Polk (22) during the third quarter of an NFL pre-season football ... more

Houston Texans linebacker Kourtnei Brown (48) returns an interception of a pass by Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler for a 69-yard touchdown return during the third quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans linebacker Kourtnei Brown (48) returns an interception of a pass by Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler for a 69-yard touchdown return during the third quarter of an NFL pre-season football ... more

Houston Texans linebacker Kourtnei Brown (48) returns an interception of a pass by Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler for a 69-yard touchdown return during the third quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans linebacker Kourtnei Brown (48) returns an interception of a pass by Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler for a 69-yard touchdown return during the third quarter of an NFL pre-season football ... more

Houston Texans linebacker Kourtnei Brown (48) returns an interception of a pass by Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler for a 69-yard touchdown return during the third quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans linebacker Kourtnei Brown (48) returns an interception of a pass by Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler for a 69-yard touchdown return during the third quarter of an NFL pre-season football ... more

Houston Texans tight end Khari Lee (86) goes up for a pass against Denver Broncos outside linebacker Todd Davis (51) during the third quarter of an NFL preseason game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans tight end Khari Lee (86) goes up for a pass against Denver Broncos outside linebacker Todd Davis (51) during the third quarter of an NFL preseason game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, ... more

Houston Texans defensive back Quintin Demps (32) stops Denver Broncos wide receiver Isaiah Burse (19) on a reception during the third quarter of an NFL preseason game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage (3) gets up off the turf after being sacked by Denver Broncos nose tackle Darius Kilgo during the third quarter of an NFL preseason game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage (3) gets up off the turf after being sacked by Denver Broncos nose tackle Darius Kilgo during the third quarter of an NFL preseason game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage (3) throws a pass against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter of an NFL preseason game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage (3) throws a pass against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter of an NFL preseason game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Mallett throws a pass during warm ups before an NFL pre-season football game against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Mallett throws a pass during warm ups before an NFL pre-season football game against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches a pass during warm ups before an NFL pre-season football game against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches a pass during warm ups before an NFL pre-season football game against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett ... more

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien yells out to tight end Ryan Griffin (84) during warm ups before an NFL pre-season football game against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien yells out to tight end Ryan Griffin (84) during warm ups before an NFL pre-season football game against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in ... more

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws a pass during warm ups before an NFL pre-season football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws a pass during warm ups before an NFL pre-season football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Mallett gathers his teammates in a huddle before an NFL pre-season football game against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Mallett gathers his teammates in a huddle before an NFL pre-season football game against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer ... more

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien walks across the field before an NFL pre-season football game against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien walks across the field before an NFL pre-season football game against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston ... more

Denver Broncos defensive end Antonio Smith comes onto the field to stretch before the start of an NFL preseason game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Denver Broncos defensive end Antonio Smith comes onto the field to stretch before the start of an NFL preseason game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) tries to get a hand on the ball as Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) covers him during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) tries to get a hand on the ball as Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) covers him during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG ... more

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) runs up the middle during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) runs up the middle during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston ... more

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) at the bottom of a pile during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) at the bottom of a pile during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston ... more

Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) laughs on the field during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) laughs on the field during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / ... more

Denver Broncos tight end Owen Daniels (81) runs the ball during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Denver Broncos tight end Owen Daniels (81) runs the ball during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Denver Broncos strong safety Omar Bolden (31) jumps up as Houston Texans defensive back Charles James (31) tries to tackle him during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Denver Broncos strong safety Omar Bolden (31) jumps up as Houston Texans defensive back Charles James (31) tries to tackle him during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) looks back to the sideline after a play during the first quarter of an NFL preseason game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) looks back to the sideline after a play during the first quarter of an NFL preseason game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) on the sidelines during the first quarter of an NFL preseason game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) on the sidelines during the first quarter of an NFL preseason game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) tries to get a hand on the ball as Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) covers him during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) tries to get a hand on the ball as Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) covers him during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG ... more

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) runs up the middle during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) runs up the middle during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston ... more

Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) laughs on the field during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) laughs on the field during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / ... more

Denver Broncos tight end Owen Daniels (81) runs the ball during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Denver Broncos tight end Owen Daniels (81) runs the ball during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Denver Broncos strong safety Omar Bolden (31) jumps up as Houston Texans defensive back Charles James (31) tries to tackle him during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Denver Broncos strong safety Omar Bolden (31) jumps up as Houston Texans defensive back Charles James (31) tries to tackle him during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on ... more

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) tries to get a hand on the ball as Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) covers him during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) tries to get a hand on the ball as Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) covers him during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG ... more

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) runs up the middle during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) runs up the middle during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston ... more

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) at the bottom of a pile during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) at the bottom of a pile during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston ... more

Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) laughs on the field during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) laughs on the field during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / ... more

Denver Broncos tight end Owen Daniels (81) runs the ball during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Denver Broncos tight end Owen Daniels (81) runs the ball during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Denver Broncos strong safety Omar Bolden (31) jumps up as Houston Texans defensive back Charles James (31) tries to tackle him during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Denver Broncos strong safety Omar Bolden (31) jumps up as Houston Texans defensive back Charles James (31) tries to tackle him during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on ... more

Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiaktalks to Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) during the second quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiaktalks to Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) during the second quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( ... more

Denver Broncos wide receiver Andre Caldwell (12) beats Houston Texans cornerback A.J. Bouye (34) for a 57-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of an NFL pre-season football game at NRG Stadium on ... more